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Program for the Development of Research of National Interest (PRIN
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Several
commonly used inhaled anaesthetics could be involved in
neurotoxicity and neuro-degeneration. It has alerted
anesthesiologists, neuropsychologists, surgeons and other clinicians
to initiate in-depth clinical research on the potential role of
anesthetics in neuro-toxicity.The website does not intend to
engender a ‘fear of anesthesia’ that could lead to irrational
rejection of surgery, but to provide a platform to bring the
latest scientific studies to research and clinical communities, and
to encourage the earnest quest for the ‘safe anesthetic’ and
advancement of the current scientific knowledge in this area
(Link
to INFOANESTHESIA.COM).